Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain held Monday, January 28th, 2019 in the R.M. of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, Manitoba.
Members Present:
Reeve: Robert Hanson
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Steve Nadolney, Nestor Rizok, Connie Forbes, and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Arnie Pedersen was absent with notice.
CAO Paige Larocque was present and acted as secretary.
Finance Officer Kim Paterson was also present.
1. Call to Order
This meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Reeve Robert Hanson, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2019/19
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the January 28th, 2019 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2019/20
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held January 9th, 2019 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
5. Financial
5.1 In Camera
Resolution No: 2019/22
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
WHEREAS Section 152(3) of The Municipal Act and Section 8.8 of the By-Law No. 01/16 authorize Council to close a meeting to the public to discuss certain matters;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain meet as a committee to discuss personnel.
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5.2 Out of Camera
Resolution No: 2019/23
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the meeting of the committee of the whole be adjourned, and that the regular meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be re-opened to the public.
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5.3 Ward Budgets/Work Order Policy: Review
5.4 Financial Statements: Review
Councillor Malcolm joined the meeting.
Councillor Forbes declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting for Resolution No. 2019/21.
5.5 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2019/21
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos.20190044 to 20190109 be approved for payment in the amount of $60,460.00,including Direct Deposit Payroll in the amount of $ 6,735.12 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
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Councillor Forbes returned to the meeting.
6. Personnel
6.1 Fire Department Members
Resolution No: 2019/33
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby appoint Melvin Plett, Michael Plett and Randy Plett to the Birch River Fire Deparment, pending the submission of a Fire Department Application.
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7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2019/24
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve work orders #03/19 and #05/19 to #07/19 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 Dave Forbes – District Fire Chief @ 1:00 P.M.
Review of Fire Department Structure
9. Meeting Attendance/Reports
9.1 HBRA Annual General Meeting
Resolution No: 2019/25
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Brad Wyatt and Robert Hanson of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Hudson Bay Route Association Annual General meeting to be held April 3/4th, 2019 in Flin Flon, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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9.2 SWANA Course – Certify Backup Attendant
Resolution No: 2019/26
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Amanda Hart of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the SWANA Landfill Basics Course to be held February 26/27, 2019 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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9.3 New Council Seminar
Resolution No: 2019/27
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the Council seminar as presented by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities to be held February 14th, 2019 in Dauphin, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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9.4 G5 Meeting
Resolution No: 2019/28
Moved By: Stephen Nadolney
Seconded By: Connie Forbes
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council and SV RISE economic development officer of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the G5 meeting to be held February 4th, 2019 in Swan River, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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9.5 PR WTP Small Water Systems Operation Course
Resolution No: 2019/29
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Wally Marcyniuk, Pine River Water Treatment Plant Operator for the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to enroll in the the Small Water System Operation and Maintenance Course as offered by the Sacramento State Office of Water Programs;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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9.6 Mountain View School Division – Education Review Meeting
10. General Business
10.1 Drainage Licence
Resolution No: 2019/30
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Application(s) for Licence to Construct Water Control Works as attached hereto in Schedule ‘A’.
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10.2 Valley in the Mountains/Parkland Tourism Membership
TABLED
10.3 SLWCD Membership/DRAFT Proposal
Resolution No: 2019/31
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Stephen Nadolney
WHEREAS the Rural Municipality of Mountain is currently a member of the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain has reviewed the proposal for the Swan Lake Watershed Conservation District as prepared by the Manitoba Government that supports a watershed-based approach to water management in Manitoba;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain approve the proposal for the Swan Lake Watershed District and supports the continued membership in this program under the authority of The Watershed Districts Act.
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10.4 Committee Appointments
Resolution No: 2019/32
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the RM of Mountain hereby make adjustments to the committee appointments as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10.5 2019 Weed/Brush Control: Obtain Pesticide Permit
10.6 Request to Purchase – SE 14-32-21W: CLPA to Remove From Listing
10.7 SCN MDSA Agreement: Send to SCN
10.8 LVAC Hearing: Decision Within 2-4 Weeks
10.9 Mafeking Heritage Committee: Dissolution
10.10 Animal Control Officer
Resolution No: 2019/34
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby contract Carol Dutchak as Animal Control Officer as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto;
AND THAT the Reeve and CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.11 Letter – Uncontrolled Buffalo Livestock: Review
11. Communications
11.1 The Accessibility for Manitoban’s Act: Review
11.2 Highway Traffic Board Hearing: Review
11.3 Proposed Access: Review, No Concerns
11.4 SV Dr. Recruitment Initiative: RM of Mountain Promotional Items
11.5 Kidsport Donation Request
Resolution No: 2019/35
Moved By: Brad Wyatt
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards KidSport Manitoba in the amount of $50.00.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2019/36
Moved By: Connie Forbes
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on February 13th, 2019.
Meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m.
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